IOE&IT Regionals are coming to the Northeast, as Newcastle plays host to the next IOE&IT networking and interactive learning event.

‘IOE&IT Regionals’ is a series of events held all across the UK, designed to encourage businesses and individuals to boost their imports and exports and protect their trade during turbulent times.

Join us for a morning of networking, learning and innovation. You’ll get to hear from and connect with your peers, thought-leaders and the decision-makers having a real impact on global trade operations in this region.

Discover the full agenda and event details and secure your place to ensure you’re part of the day’s critical conversations. 

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Equipping trade professionals and businesses in Newcastle and the surrounding areas with the knowledge, expertise and tools to trade effectively across borders.

Agenda

  • 9:15 am - 9:45 am:
    Registration and breakfast networking

  • 9:45 am - 9:55 am:
    Welcome remarks from Paul Brooks, Head of UK Nations and Regions Team, IOE&IT

  • 9:55 am - 10:30 am:
    Fireside discussion: International growth opportunities in the North East region (including Q&A) Chaired by Suzanne Alecrim. Panellists: 
    • Peter Walker, Business Programme Manager, Teesside International Airport
    • Lesley Hawke, Business Support Specialist, RTC North
  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am:
    Networking break with refreshments
  • 11:00 am - 11:10 am:
    IOE Foundation, Marcel Landau, Vice Chair

  • 11:10 am - 11:40 am:
    Roundtable discussion on trade opportunities and challenges for North Eastern businesses and what support is needed. Chaired by Paul Brooks

  • 11:40 am - 11:50 pm:
    Networking

  • 12:00 pm:
    Closing remarks from Paul Brooks
Lesley Hawke

Passionate about supporting the Tees Valley SME business community, Lesley Hawke has worked in the region for almost 7 years. Lesley’s roles have included working for DBT as an International Trade Executive, TVCA as a Business Consultant, North East Process Industry Cluster as a Membership Manager and now as a Business Support Specialist with RTC North. With each role, and as part of the Tees Valley Supply Chain Programme encouraging global growth and increasing exporting economic value in Tees Valley, Lesley has supported many businesses to grow in both the UK and overseas. 

Connect with Lesley at the upcoming IOE&IT Newcastle regional event.

When

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024

Time: 9:00 am BST – 12:00 pm BST

Location: The Common Room, Neville Hall Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1SE

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Pricing

Members

  • Attend for free and enjoy breakfast on us
  • FREE

Non-members

  • Attend for just £49 + VAT and enjoy breakfast on us
  • £49 + VAT
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